U.S. Auto Parts Implements Complete Customized Warehouse Management System

CARSON, Calif.--May 2, 2005--U.S. Auto Parts, the nation's leading Internet direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories, once again sets industry standards through the implementation of its exclusive full Warehouse Management System (WMS). With the warehouse serving as the hub of distribution activities, an efficiently managed warehouse is critical to achieving success in customer satisfaction, cost control and optimal sales and fulfillment operations. U.S. Auto Parts' WMS, built exclusively by the company's sophisticated IT team, now provides the means to complete effective warehouse management.

The Warehouse Management System has a powerful feature-rich solution for automating the inventory-handling process in the warehouse that scales to accommodate the varied demands of small and mid-size distribution centers to highly complex, high-volume environments. WMS provides the core functionality for fulfillment center and warehouse management, including order management, receiving, stocking, replenishment, picking, labor control, radio frequency support and warehouse task management. It works by integrating radio frequency and bar-coding technologies, shipping systems and other warehouse automation equipment with the Order Entry, Inventory Control, and Purchase Orders modules. WMS ensures improved allocation of human resources within the warehouse so orders are accurately picked, packed and shipped, putting nearly 100% picking and shipping accuracy within reach of every warehouse.

WMS dramatically increases warehouse and inventory handling efficacy, offering users the ability to decrease their carrying costs by reducing obsolete and slow-moving inventories. It re-engineers warehouse operations with virtually paperless item tracking, timely order fulfillment, accurate validation of all warehouse activities and extremely accurate inventory control. The result is increased productivity and customer service, fewer errors and lower costs.

One of the most established auto parts wholesalers online, U.S. Auto Parts offers major product categories including bumpers, doors and door glass, fenders, hoods, lights, radiators and A/C condensers, wheels and suspensions. They provide superior quality wholesale parts to do-it-yourself consumers who repair and customize their automobiles and light trucks, as well as to collision repair shops and installation outlets. U.S. Auto Parts supplies a comprehensive product offering of body parts and accessories at competitive prices. They market to consumers through the Internet, by phone and through automotive aftermarket retail outlets. U.S. Auto Parts Web site receives more than 12 million visitors annually, and carries over 26,000 part numbers, representing over 75,000 unique product applications by vehicle make, model and year. Dedication, commitment to quality service, high level of professionalism, product dependability and competitive prices are reasons that underlie the success of U.S. Auto Parts.

About U.S. Auto Parts

Founded in 1995, U.S. Auto Parts Network, Inc. (usautoparts.com) is the nation's leading Internet direct marketer of automotive aftermarket collision replacement parts and accessories. They offer the most complete and competitive line of OEM replacement parts and aftermarket parts, and the best customer support. For more information on U.S. Auto Parts please call 888.827.6976 or visit www.usautoparts.com.